Voters want it, California's public agencies support it, and now research universities have formed a multidisciplinary consortium to conduct the research. The coalition is in place to scale 2023's successful pilot project.
‘Solar canals’: A bright solution for California’s water and energy needs?
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Why aren’t we also covering parking lots in panels? They’re perfect locations for solar.
Los Angeles built a $500 million dollar bridge only to have 7 miles of copper wiring repeatedly looted, the structure’s road repeatedly taken over by armies of drag-racing thugs, and click-seeking influencer shitheads constantly crawling all over every inch of the thing.
I have lost all faith in great projects like this being able to withstand the assault of the despicably selfish, ignorant masses.
I got to see an awesome home setup recently and the incentives given.: pretty amazing honestly.
Get in now while those incentives are here in CA.. it’s gonna pay for itself. No joke. Not to mention the peace of mind.
good to hear its still going ahead, last i heard the original plan got bogged down with a bunch of other add ons like wanting to fill it with batteries as well and some other stuff
I think India started this about decade ago. I’d like to know their upkeep and cost/performance by far.
I could be wrong, but hasn’t this been discussed/debated/planned for the past several decades? I have a feeling it’s going to be a lot like the Califonia HS train that costs huge amounts tax payer money, yet never actually gets completed.
Come on hippies, just cover the canals in clean coal /s